What age did you begin playing a musical instrument?
10 years old

What age did you understand that you wish to pursue a musical career?
15 years old

Name an unforgettable moment with the IPO
When I played the solo of Mahler’ 3rd symphony, with Zubin Mehta at Siena’s Cathedral.

What do you love to do off stage?
Taking care of my grandchildren and writing musical arrangements.

Which kind of music would we find on your playlist?
Post-romantic

What is the special significance of the IPO to you/Why did you want to be part of the IPO?
It was my dream since I was 16 years old, and I never stopped until it came true.

Did you acquire any new skills during the pandemic?
Yes, I got much better at playing jazz.

How can we keep classical music and live performances relevant in the digital era?
The audience knows it already, that the experience of watching a live concert in a hall is much more powerful than listening to it at home.

Something you wish to share about yourself?
I’ve been living a dream for the past 35 years, and I’d do it all over again.